I’m starting an apprenticeship at the start of October, just wanna say Your videos are giving me an insight on what to expect, and also making me more excited to start lol
Awesome bro! Glad to hear you're joining the ranks... Just remember 2 things... 1. Accuracy before speed....speed will come with your experience...dont get caught up with being fast, as an apprentice it's more important to do things correctly and #2. Being the new apprentice has its shitty times for everyone that goes through... Just keep your head up...work hard... Listen to your journeyman and MAKE YOUR OWN PATH... Remember there are more than 1 way to do things so that what you learn and develop your own strategies and methods!
We’ll put. When I was a 1st year apprentice starting my career in the union I was fortunate enough to work with some good seasoned vets that taught me a bunch of different way to do different things. All ultimately got the same end product. And now 10 years later through trial and error I’ve developed my own way using all the different ways I was taught to do it my way that’s the most efficient way for me. I tell all the apprentices I have all the different ways I was taught and what works best for me may not be the best way for them. I always say as long as it looks good and don’t leak there’s more than one way to achieve the same end result. To each there own.
In England we use lacing wire to secure wrap most of the time,just for speed I think,everything here is rush rush rush,must go faster,nice to see pride in u work
I can totally relate... Trade stacking is an issue Up here in Alaska and our work typically runs concurrent with the plumbers and tinners... So after they use up all their durations we begin our work light years behind...it sucks
Hey man it’s good to see another insulator taking pride in their work. Great job man! Have you had any experience doing fire suppression systems? If so I have a couple of questions for you!
Thanks man...i definitely love what I do...as far as fire systems... The most I've is insulate the outdoor connections and the first 10' inside the structure... 99% of the systems in Alaska have their water supply inside the building where the charged water sits at ambient temp... The only condensation would occur is when the system is activated...and that generally means there's a fire LOL and most mechanicals rant really worried about pipes sweating if there's a fire... But shoot your question anyway
@@wrappnalaskan Hey man thanks for taking the time to respond! The connections are indoor under a a few condos. it’s where the main control valves are located. Actually would it be possible to send you a few pics via email so you can get an overview of what I’m talking about? My main issue is that I only insulate houses and ducts and never any other types of mechanical insulation. These pipes are 3” iron pipe that connects to 4, 7” flanges and I have no idea how to even attack these flanges and make the job look professionally done. My email is howelldylan@yahoo.com
@@bukwildyo for some reason if my email doesn't reach you try mine at wasilladann@gmail.com... I'm working today so I'll get back to you sometime this after noon
Good tools... Long sleeves until your itch-resistant again lol... Not sure how long you've been away but not much has changed...PVC has come a long way... We don't really canvas pipe as much as we used to... Materials have gotten better
@@wrappnalaskan it's been about 10 years almost so I'm basically a rookie again lol I've been trying to look up stuff on UA-cam and online but I haven't found much. I've learned a lot by watching your vids though.
@@chrisnation1466 awesome! Well, I'm making a some tutorial "how-to's" right now.... I'd be happy to get you caught up to speed... Don't hesitate to shoot questions my way... I try and keep videos simple and basic.... But you can email me too at wasilladann@gmail.com
We bury those shitty hangers also. Now i see you cut like 3 inches off insulation off... how come? We dont. Not for flex anyways. Pipe and tank we do that. Can also tell a journeyman from a newbie. T shirt vs long sleeve. Haha. Gotta build a tolerance to it
No offense dude this is a serious question but do you always work this slow? Down here in Az you wouldn’t get paid above $18/hour working at this pace. We’re expected to put up 2- 2 1/2 rolls up a day
If i had a dollar for every time you guys made this comment... It's a demonstration video.... So no... But let's get something straight... What you guys don't realize is that you guys wire duct wrap while we need vapor barrier.... And there is no way in hell you are doing 2 1/2 rolls of 2×3/4 pound on 10" duct per day... 50"-60" all day long... But there is no way you guys wrap 10" duct at 750sq ft per day... But again...its a demonstration... My work is plenty fast...but quality is more import in our environment... I make 60/HR here so I don't really care what's what in AZ
@@wrappnalaskanmuy buena respuesta, necesitamos calidad no cantidad y eso la mayoría no lo entiende 👏👏👏👏👏ahh y muy bonito su trabajo lo explico muy detallado.
@@billymoore972 thank you....especially on dual service units where there must 100% vapor barrier...aint no way dudes puttin on 5 rolls with FSK These guys getting 5 rolls are wiring it on with 150" pieces
Its a tricky thing...if you squeegee over the staples you can compromise the vapor barrier... These systems in Alaska sweat big time... We use staples on heat duct...this particular duct is on the low side of the VAV so tape is all we need...but that's a great question...until you're a JM it's best to just go with what your supervisors say.... If you squeegee the piss out of the FSK it will last 10-20 years... And on outside air ducts we'll actually pookie over the seams for added strength
@@wrappnalaskan thanks for the reply, and you’re right about when you squeegee over the staples, it’s happened to me a couple times. It seems that with just using tape, you’d be able to get more work done.
@@Ccsh12 yeah man...youll find that everyone does things a little bit differently... Shitty insulators are the problem...they will always have general contractors and mechanical contractors questioning our methods and applications... As you are learning and progressing your way towards journeyman just remember ACCURACY before speed... Do the work the right way...speed will come... The staple/FSK topic is why its also important for insulators to have a solid understanding of the systems we are working on...for instance, heat duct and pipe are more forgiving than cold ducts and pipe I've been editing like a motherfucker to put up a few more videos Any time you have a question feel free to ask...its why im here!
@@wrappnalaskan just got word from my trainer that I’m getting enrolled into the apprenticeship program!! Literally started this trade a month ago and so many opportunities are already opening up! Your videos definitely help me out!!
@@Ccsh12 that's awesome news!!! Yeah, work is booming for us right now... I'm exited for you, the work is rewarding and always evolving! Keep me posted!
There's a sheet metal outfit that created a duct wrap cutter that holds the wrap on a dolly-like set up and has a twin bladed slicer that cuts your piece and cuts the lap... It's been an absolute game changer
Thats a great idea... Get yourself a couple go-pros and have at it... Dude, people will get bored after 2 minutes of watching rubber layouts... And spending hours in one place without moving I'm recording the shitty places insulators often have to work in... And the different ways we access them...and showing the basics to people who dont even know our trade exists...the channel isn't just for insulators In all actuality, "any idiot" can do chilled water pumps...it takes a different kind of tradesmen to endure the conditions that I show case... You're a union guy arent you? Lol
I don't know how many times I have to go over this but staples alone don't give us a vapor barrier for the extreme cold up here...we 100% staple the high side of VAV's...but ducts like this that bring in cold air perform just fine without staples (which tear through the FSK and jacketing when squeegeed.... And I have to disagree...tape absolutely lasts for the life of the system when you do it correctly... I've been on jobs with 20 year old tape that looks juuuuust fine... Tape ONLY fails when it's put on half ass
Hell yeah brother, welcome to the party lol I've shot a bunch of live-action in the past 6 months I'll be turning into more videos for the channel this week Good to have you aboard!
FSK will hold 20 years dude... And in Alaska we actually have to hold a vapor barrier... Staples are a waste of time... You obviously have never insulated cold sheet metal
@@angelflores6659 staples don't give you a vapor barrier.... In Alaska a tapeless outside air condensates like nobody's business.... When the ambient air is -30 below zero those staples don't do shit But thanks for playing
Lmao hell nawwwwww, y'all work really the lazy way. Why would you need a table to put the roll of insulation when you can just put it on the wall to hold.
No....cutting on the wall is lazy and ghetto...gone with your stupid comments... I'll tell you like I tell everyone else... This video is the basics... Go get yourself a couple go-pros and make your own videos...then again I doubt you make the kind of money we make up here... But thanks for the comments, sweetheart
I’m starting an apprenticeship at the start of October, just wanna say Your videos are giving me an insight on what to expect, and also making me more excited to start lol
Awesome bro! Glad to hear you're joining the ranks... Just remember 2 things... 1. Accuracy before speed....speed will come with your experience...dont get caught up with being fast, as an apprentice it's more important to do things correctly and #2. Being the new apprentice has its shitty times for everyone that goes through... Just keep your head up...work hard... Listen to your journeyman and MAKE YOUR OWN PATH... Remember there are more than 1 way to do things so that what you learn and develop your own strategies and methods!
We’ll put. When I was a 1st year apprentice starting my career in the union I was fortunate enough to work with some good seasoned vets that taught me a bunch of different way to do different things. All ultimately got the same end product. And now 10 years later through trial and error I’ve developed my own way using all the different ways I was taught to do it my way that’s the most efficient way for me. I tell all the apprentices I have all the different ways I was taught and what works best for me may not be the best way for them. I always say as long as it looks good and don’t leak there’s more than one way to achieve the same end result. To each there own.
Just started in the trade and I really appreciate your dedication and work ethic brotha💪Stay safe
You know it, brother! Welcome to the family! I absolutely what we do... Just remember accuracy before speed!
In England we use lacing wire to secure wrap most of the time,just for speed I think,everything here is rush rush rush,must go faster,nice to see pride in u work
I can totally relate... Trade stacking is an issue Up here in Alaska and our work typically runs concurrent with the plumbers and tinners... So after they use up all their durations we begin our work light years behind...it sucks
We also use wire down here in Southern California. Environment is pretty forgiving.
16 yr old insulator here , and over here we use both tape and staples
We use tape with staples too... But not on 8" heat duct...
Can you do a video of how you insulate (or cut pieces to wrap) taps off the main run and gored elbows? love your stuff!
Sure... I can do that...we have been busy up here so this helps for video ideas!
Journeyman insulator aswell, props from Québec, Canada Local 58 international!!!
Hell yeah brother...represent!
@@BruceLeanTrades mechanical insulation has its own apprenticeship I’m currently a 2nd year apprentice we learn basically what the tin knockers know.
Hey man it’s good to see another insulator taking pride in their work. Great job man! Have you had any experience doing fire suppression systems? If so I have a couple of questions for you!
Thanks man...i definitely love what I do...as far as fire systems... The most I've is insulate the outdoor connections and the first 10' inside the structure... 99% of the systems in Alaska have their water supply inside the building where the charged water sits at ambient temp... The only condensation would occur is when the system is activated...and that generally means there's a fire LOL and most mechanicals rant really worried about pipes sweating if there's a fire... But shoot your question anyway
@@wrappnalaskan Hey man thanks for taking the time to respond! The connections are indoor under a a few condos. it’s where the main control valves are located. Actually would it be possible to send you a few pics via email so you can get an overview of what I’m talking about? My main issue is that I only insulate houses and ducts and never any other types of mechanical insulation. These pipes are 3” iron pipe that connects to 4, 7” flanges and I have no idea how to even attack these flanges and make the job look professionally done. My email is howelldylan@yahoo.com
@@bukwildyo no problem, I sent you email...lets see if we can get you lined out
@@bukwildyo for some reason if my email doesn't reach you try mine at wasilladann@gmail.com... I'm working today so I'll get back to you sometime this after noon
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Journeyman here from new brunswick local 131
I don't give very good descriptions (of the systems) in my videos...so there might be questions...but I assure you... My shit is top notch
I used to do insulation back in the day and I'm getting back into it any tips
Good tools... Long sleeves until your itch-resistant again lol...
Not sure how long you've been away but not much has changed...PVC has come a long way... We don't really canvas pipe as much as we used to... Materials have gotten better
@@wrappnalaskan it's been about 10 years almost so I'm basically a rookie again lol I've been trying to look up stuff on UA-cam and online but I haven't found much. I've learned a lot by watching your vids though.
@@chrisnation1466 awesome! Well, I'm making a some tutorial "how-to's" right now.... I'd be happy to get you caught up to speed... Don't hesitate to shoot questions my way... I try and keep videos simple and basic.... But you can email me too at wasilladann@gmail.com
@@wrappnalaskan thanks man and I will
Is the tape with the pattern more or less expensive than regular foil tape?
The FSK tape is about $13-$15 per roll... We only use foil tape on grease wrap and I dont know the price per roll off the top of my head
I have been in the trade for 11 years. It's nice to see your work. Keep it up 👍 from central Canada.
Local 6 Boston Massachusetts!!! Is it not common for you guys to stitch the duct wrap up there Or do you guys only ASJ tape it?
Every now and again they spec for us to stitch but for the most part its FSK
Oh..ok! Makes sense! Nice work brotha! Love the channel!
@@joshuarankin7182 thanks bro...i got some vids coming out soon from some rain pipe and a wide open boiler
We always foil tape commercial work we do mostly tho. Not much industrial work I've done
We bury those shitty hangers also. Now i see you cut like 3 inches off insulation off... how come? We dont. Not for flex anyways. Pipe and tank we do that. Can also tell a journeyman from a newbie. T shirt vs long sleeve. Haha. Gotta build a tolerance to it
No offense dude this is a serious question but do you always work this slow? Down here in Az you wouldn’t get paid above $18/hour working at this pace. We’re expected to put up 2- 2 1/2 rolls up a day
If i had a dollar for every time you guys made this comment... It's a demonstration video.... So no... But let's get something straight... What you guys don't realize is that you guys wire duct wrap while we need vapor barrier.... And there is no way in hell you are doing 2 1/2 rolls of 2×3/4 pound on 10" duct per day... 50"-60" all day long... But there is no way you guys wrap 10" duct at 750sq ft per day...
But again...its a demonstration... My work is plenty fast...but quality is more import in our environment... I make 60/HR here so I don't really care what's what in AZ
I’m down in Nevada my journeyman put on 5 rolls in a day while i did 3 barely but I here what your saying we just have dry heat all year long mostly
5 rolls a day isn't happening in most commercial buildings 6-10" rounds
@@wrappnalaskanmuy buena respuesta, necesitamos calidad no cantidad y eso la mayoría no lo entiende 👏👏👏👏👏ahh y muy bonito su trabajo lo explico muy detallado.
@@billymoore972 thank you....especially on dual service units where there must 100% vapor barrier...aint no way dudes puttin on 5 rolls with FSK
These guys getting 5 rolls are wiring it on with 150" pieces
Is it common practice to not use staples? Just started training about a week ago and they’re teaching me to staple before you tape.
Its a tricky thing...if you squeegee over the staples you can compromise the vapor barrier... These systems in Alaska sweat big time... We use staples on heat duct...this particular duct is on the low side of the VAV so tape is all we need...but that's a great question...until you're a JM it's best to just go with what your supervisors say....
If you squeegee the piss out of the FSK it will last 10-20 years... And on outside air ducts we'll actually pookie over the seams for added strength
@@wrappnalaskan thanks for the reply, and you’re right about when you squeegee over the staples, it’s happened to me a couple times. It seems that with just using tape, you’d be able to get more work done.
@@Ccsh12 yeah man...youll find that everyone does things a little bit differently... Shitty insulators are the problem...they will always have general contractors and mechanical contractors questioning our methods and applications... As you are learning and progressing your way towards journeyman just remember ACCURACY before speed... Do the work the right way...speed will come... The staple/FSK topic is why its also important for insulators to have a solid understanding of the systems we are working on...for instance, heat duct and pipe are more forgiving than cold ducts and pipe
I've been editing like a motherfucker to put up a few more videos
Any time you have a question feel free to ask...its why im here!
@@wrappnalaskan just got word from my trainer that I’m getting enrolled into the apprenticeship program!! Literally started this trade a month ago and so many opportunities are already opening up! Your videos definitely help me out!!
@@Ccsh12 that's awesome news!!! Yeah, work is booming for us right now... I'm exited for you, the work is rewarding and always evolving! Keep me posted!
We always cut on the floor been doing it for 30yrs
There's a sheet metal outfit that created a duct wrap cutter that holds the wrap on a dolly-like set up and has a twin bladed slicer that cuts your piece and cuts the lap...
It's been an absolute game changer
Make a tutorial on how to insulate a chilled water pump or something. Not the easiest form of our trade. Any idiot can figure out blanket
Thats a great idea...
Get yourself a couple go-pros and have at it...
Dude, people will get bored after 2 minutes of watching rubber layouts... And spending hours in one place without moving
I'm recording the shitty places insulators often have to work in... And the different ways we access them...and showing the basics to people who dont even know our trade exists...the channel isn't just for insulators
In all actuality, "any idiot" can do chilled water pumps...it takes a different kind of tradesmen to endure the conditions that I show case...
You're a union guy arent you? Lol
Duct wrap should always be stapled together. Tape doesn’t last forever
I don't know how many times I have to go over this but staples alone don't give us a vapor barrier for the extreme cold up here...we 100% staple the high side of VAV's...but ducts like this that bring in cold air perform just fine without staples (which tear through the FSK and jacketing when squeegeed....
And I have to disagree...tape absolutely lasts for the life of the system when you do it correctly... I've been on jobs with 20 year old tape that looks juuuuust fine...
Tape ONLY fails when it's put on half ass
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Hell yeah brother, welcome to the party lol
I've shot a bunch of live-action in the past 6 months I'll be turning into more videos for the channel this week
Good to have you aboard!
Why don't yall use a stapler gun???? Tape after a while come off. Y'all work really slow lol
FSK will hold 20 years dude... And in Alaska we actually have to hold a vapor barrier... Staples are a waste of time... You obviously have never insulated cold sheet metal
@@wrappnalaskan you need staples... tape is a waste of time
@@angelflores6659 staples don't give you a vapor barrier.... In Alaska a tapeless outside air condensates like nobody's business.... When the ambient air is -30 below zero those staples don't do shit
But thanks for playing
Lmao hell nawwwwww, y'all work really the lazy way. Why would you need a table to put the roll of insulation when you can just put it on the wall to hold.
No....cutting on the wall is lazy and ghetto...gone with your stupid comments...
I'll tell you like I tell everyone else... This video is the basics...
Go get yourself a couple go-pros and make your own videos...then again I doubt you make the kind of money we make up here...
But thanks for the comments, sweetheart
So you telling me if it was a chill water pipe you wouldn't penetrate thru the wall?? Hell naw that shit gonna leak